[INDOLOGY] Sanskrit-related postdoc at Brown University

[Buchta, David]

My apologies, and I ask forgiveness in the circumstances, that the
important Equal Employment Opportunity Statement got dropped from my
copy/paste on the previous email. Here is the corrected ad:


The Department of Classics and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at
Brown University invite applications for a 2-year appointment as
International Humanities Postdoctoral Research Associate with a
specialization in Premodern South Asia. This position, effective July 1,
2026, is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and
the Department of Classics, with additional affiliation with the Center for
Global Antiquity.



We seek a scholar trained in any discipline working on the history,
literature, religion, or culture of South Asia before 1500 CE. Candidates
should engage in some way with the corpus of Sanskrit texts, alone or
alongside other evidence. We encourage innovative approaches, comparative
work, and researchers who situate their object of study within a global
context.



The appointee will teach one class per semester in the Sanskrit program
within Classics; courses taught in English translation are welcome. Courses
that would be suitable for cross-listing in Religious Studies are
particularly encouraged, and cross-listing is also possible in a number of
other Humanities departments. The postdoctoral research associate is
expected to participate in the Cogut Institute’s weekly Tuesday seminars as
well as other activities.



The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. Receipt of the Ph.D. or
completion of all degree requirements is required by July 1, 2026.
Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible as are any
applicants whose Ph.D. was earned prior to the last five years. The
postdoctoral
research associate will receive standard benefits and a $2,000 per year
reimbursable research fund. For this position, Brown offers only the J-1
visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order
to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their
appointment.



Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, dissertation
abstract, a writing sample, a sample syllabus for a course to be taught in
English translation within the Sanskrit program, and a list of three
recommenders. Applicants should state in their cover letter how they would
contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and
inclusive university community. Finalists will be asked for three letters
of recommendation.



Applications should be submitted online at
https://apply.interfolio.com/177758. Review of applications will begin on
January 23 2026 and continue until the position is held.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination,
harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion,
sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its
policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards
individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable
law.*

--
David Buchta, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Sanskrit
Department of Classics
Brown University


On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM Buchta, David <david_buchta at brown.edu>
wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> While hearts are heavy here, I write with a bit of good news from Brown.
> We have just received approval to send out the ad, pasted below, for a
> Sanskrit-related postdoc, seeking a specialist in premodern (i.e. before
> 1500 CE) South Asia.
>
> Please forward this to any potential candidates you know of. Please don't
> hesitate to reach out to me (david_buchta at brown.edu) if you have any
> questions about the position.
>
> Best,
> Dave
>
> Here's the info:
>
> The Department of Classics and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at
> Brown University invite applications for a 2-year appointment as
> International Humanities Postdoctoral Research Associate with a
> specialization in Premodern South Asia. This position, effective July 1,
> 2026, is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and
> the Department of Classics, with additional affiliation with the Center for
> Global Antiquity.
>
>
>
> We seek a scholar trained in any discipline working on the history,
> literature, religion, or culture of South Asia before 1500 CE. Candidates
> should engage in some way with the corpus of Sanskrit texts, alone or
> alongside other evidence. We encourage innovative approaches, comparative
> work, and researchers who situate their object of study within a global
> context.
>
>
>
> The appointee will teach one class per semester in the Sanskrit program
> within Classics; courses taught in English translation are welcome. Courses
> that would be suitable for cross-listing in Religious Studies are
> particularly encouraged, and cross-listing is also possible in a number of
> other Humanities departments. The postdoctoral research associate is
> expected to participate in the Cogut Institute’s weekly Tuesday seminars as
> well as other activities.
>
>
>
> The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. Receipt of the Ph.D. or
> completion of all degree requirements is required by July 1, 2026.
> Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible as are any
> applicants whose Ph.D. was earned prior to the last five years. The postdoctoral
> research associate will receive standard benefits and a $2,000 per year
> reimbursable research fund. For this position, Brown offers only the J-1
> visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order
> to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their
> appointment.
>
>
>
> Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, dissertation
> abstract, a writing sample, a sample syllabus for a course to be taught in
> English translation within the Sanskrit program, and a list of three
> recommenders. Applicants should state in their cover letter how they would
> contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and
> inclusive university community. Finalists will be asked for three letters
> of recommendation.
>
>
>
> Applications should be submitted online at
> https://apply.interfolio.com/177758. Review of applications will begin on
> January 23 2026 and continue until the position is held.
>
> --
> David Buchta, PhD
> Senior Lecturer in Sanskrit
> Department of Classics
> Brown University
>
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